David Savage is fundraising for Apostleship Of The Sea

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The UK Sea to Sea Ride for Seafarers

on 14/11/2008

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Dave Savage

Raising money for

Apostleship Of The Sea

Charity Registration No. 1069833

Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is the frontline service for the care of seafarers visiting our shores. It provides practical care to seafarers and works to educate the public and statutory bodies on the issues facing seafarers on a daily basis. It depends wholly on voluntary contributions to continue its vital work.

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Raised: 91%

Target: £17,500.00
Raised so far: £15,849.00

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My story

15th November '08

Voyage Report

FAOP Liverpool Cathederal 14/0740z

EOP Hull Seafarers Centre 14/1930

Route: Liverpool-St Helens-Manchester-Aston Under Lyne-Holmfirth-Wakefield-Pontefract;Goole-Hull

Dist 215.9 kl

Running Time: 9h 42m

Av Spd 22.26 k/h (13.91mph)

Max Spd 69.88 k/h

Low points

1. The 4 mile ascent on the A635 from Greenfield to Saddleworth Moor in fog and rain and being passed by two fit young bucks who reminded me that it was a very steep hill.

2. Getting lost in Hull just 3 miles from the finish which cost me 30 mins.

High points

1, The kindness of Peter Devlin in Liverpool who showed me how to get to Bootle!

2. The lady in Jenny's Cafe Ashton who thought I was riding for Children in Need and gave me a fiver (She did insist that I keep it after I explained!)

3. Jenny, for refusing to accept payment for the tea and toast.

4. The exhilarating descent from Saddleworth down to Holmfirth.

5. Best of all was the extraordinary reception from Fr. Colm Kelly, Port Chaplain Anne McLaren, the Ship Visitors and most of all, the seafarers who were at the Hull Centre last night. The effort was worth it for that alone.

To all who have made such incredible donations so far, you have exceeded all expectations. Thanks so much. To those who might be reading this, it isn't too late and AOS really will appreciate your support.

25^th October 08

Last week, our Chairman, Eamonn Delaney, led a troop of AOS supporters on an epic 100k “Sea to Sea Trek” from the Mediterranean to Galilee in support of seafarers. Efforts like this demonstrate the concern of individuals for the welfare of seafarers and of the need to support Chaplains and other AOS volunteers who visit ships.

We Catholics are good at guilt and since I didn’t join the trek, now feel that as an AOS trustee, some personal effort might be in order! Accordingly, I have decided to try and maintain the momentum of the Sea to Sea Trekkers with a UK “UK Sea to Sea Bike Ride” to assist the cause.

My ride from Liverpool to Hull will take place on 14^th Nov, 2008. To make it a real challenge, I am aiming to complete the 150 miles within a day, much of it during the hours of darkness. This won’t be an easy ride, but I do have sufficient motivation and concern for the plight of our seafarers to give it my best shot.

The single goal of this ride is to raise a whopping £10,000, part of which will be used to pay for an important fund raising event that will take place in December and in turn, hopefully result in financial support from Shipping Companies and others who have shipping interests.

AOS is totally reliant on voluntary contributions and I am sorry if it seems like only yesterday that John Hughes and I were looking for your support for our Land’s End to John O’Groats ride last year. Appeals of this nature are therefore unavoidable.

Donating through Justgiving is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Apostleship Of The Sea will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Your support is very much appreciated - thanks

David Savage

	David, What a man you are - God bless. Donation by Carlos Shukla 23/01/09	£50.00
	Good luck with future achievements Donation by Theo Mattheos 14/01/09	£50.00
	You Beauutty! Well done mate and God Bless! Donation by Capt. Ross Amaral 06/01/09	£100.00
	God Bless you for all the good work you keep doing. Happy New Year 2009 Donation by Navarro Fortes 29/12/08	£75.00
	Great Achievement Dave. Best of luck for the future! Donation by Richard Lane, Capital Marine Services (UK) Ltd. 29/12/08	£50.00
	Capt Savage and Family Wishing you all the best in your charity work and Good health always. Donation by Capt Ramu Naidu Sanasi 29/12/08	£50.00
	Excellent effort and commitment to a worthy cause. Well done. Donation by John Wibberley 20/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Capt. Savage and greetings from cold Canada Donation by Andrew Dzielak - Montreal Technical Marine Service 17/12/08	£150.00
	I am pleased to be able help this worthy cause Donation by David Hall, AMSCA, Inc. 17/12/08	£50.00
	This is the most worthwhile Charitable request I have seen in recent years, as it is made on behalf of the good people who visit us in port from the Donation by Master and Crew of Stolt Emerald 09/12/08	£600.00
	Well done; fancy getting lost Huuull !!! Donation by Richard Coles 08/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good effort.Cause worth support. Donation by J.S.Luthra 08/12/08	£50.00
	Great, keep up the good work Dave. Donation by Bharat Bhatia 07/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very well done Dave & good luck Donation by Otmaro Roses 07/12/08	£30.00
	Brilliant effort, Dave. Well done! Donation by Geoff Donnelly 05/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work Donation by Roger Nield 04/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Excellent result, Dave! Here's hoping you enjoy retirement. Donation by Andy Timms 04/12/08	£50.00
	Hope you didn't need too much Nivea afterwards!!! Good job Dave Donation by Terry 03/12/08	£100.00
	Very well done. Donation by David Williams 03/12/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Dave, great effort! Donation by Ron Hutchings 03/12/08	£20.00
	Well done Dave! Donation by Bill Hennessey 03/12/08	£30.00
	Hopefully the ride was sail assisted, congratulations. Donation by OCIMF 02/12/08	£500.00
	well done, I can't believe you got lost with all the technology Donation by John Savage 01/12/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	What a feat! How do you do it? Donation by Charles Goldie 28/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Amazing cycling - don't know where you get the energy from! Donation by Jane Fairweather 28/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK Donation by NITC the leading tanker operator 27/11/08	£1,500.00
	Well done Dave. Just seen the wrte-up in Tuesdays Lloyds List. Brilliant! Donation by Russ Garbutt 27/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I wish I was as fit as you, Well done Dave. (It once took my sister-in-law 7 hours to drive from Grimsby to Liverpool!) Donation by Geoff JONES 25/11/08	£50.00
	Well done Dave. Donation by Nitin Malik 25/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great job Dave - next time do it off road! Donation by Keith Gill 20/11/08	£30.00

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£598.51

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